Suspect in 23-year-old sexual assault case to be arraigned in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni has announced a significant development in a decades-old sexual assault case.

Thanks to advances in DNA technology, a suspect has been arrested, shedding new light on a case that has remained unsolved for 23 years.

The suspect’s arrest represents a significant breakthrough in the investigation and gives the victim and his family hope for closure. District Attorney Gulluni will address the public at 11 a.m. Wednesday

Further details regarding the timing of the suspect’s arraignment will be announced early Wednesday morning. 22News will livestream the event and update this story as new information is announced.